October 13, 2011 / Editorial

The Jamestown Press invites readers’ letters about issues of local concern. Letters are limited to 500 words in length and should include a daytime telephone number and address for verification. More...

Islanders should be aware that the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority will conduct a public hearing at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 17, in the Jamestown library on tolls for the Mount Hope Bridge and the Newport Pell Bridge. More...

I grow dahlias, rather a lot of them unfortunately. I say unfortunately because it is a lot of work to prepare the bed and to plant the tubers. But at this time of year the blooms are so prolific that I end up giving a lot of flowers away. More...